I mostly write about nutrition-conscious, meal-prep friendly recipes that go well with rice. Have a look around! I hope you find something you like.
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Oven Baked Barbecue Pork Ribs and Duck Fat Fries
A tiny apartment kitchen is no obstacle to lip-smacking barbecue if you have a bottle of liquid smoke and a can-do attitude. A mostly make ahead meal that is perfect for hosting guests.
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An Exercise in Plating – Pumpkin and Shrimp Risotto
Pumpkin brings bright colours and a pleasant sweetness to risotto. Pair it with shrimp for a high protein, low calorie dinner.
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Chinese Master Stock – “Lo Sui” Braised Beef Shanks
A long, slow simmer in soy sauce and spices turns beef shanks into meaty, gelatinous goodness. Easy to meal prep, and the sauce gets better the more you reuse it.
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Diet-friendly Hong Kong Style Coconut Curry Chicken
Sometimes, a velvety, and aromatic coconut curry is exactly what you need. Balance out the rich sauce with chicken breast to indulge in a lower calorie comfort meal.
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A Study on Zongzi Geometry (Dragon Boat Festival)
Zongzi are savoury dumplings made of glutinous rice, traditionally eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival. I experimented to see how to shape them just right.
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Budget Friendly Faux Crab and Tofu Stew
Mimic the appearance, texture and rich taste of crab roe by making use of unlikely culinary friends. Includes instructions on how to handle Chinese salted duck eggs.
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An Unsponsored Review of Kwonsooksoo, Seoul – Two Michelin Stars
A detailed account of my dinner at Kwonsooksoo in May 2025 with descriptions of the food, the decor, the service, and the price. Finer Things In May of 2024, I had the pleasure of dining at the two-starred restaurant Sühring in Bangkok. I liked it so much that I wrote an unsponsored review based on…
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Cantonese Clam, Douchi and Glass Noodle Stir Fry
Savoury and funky douchi plus sweet fresh clams make for a quick and simple seafood recipe that punches well above its weight class.
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Oven Roasted Rosemary Chicken Thighs for Meal Prep
Sometimes, a simple and trusty recipe for chicken and rice is all you need. Here are some skin-on chicken thighs, seasoned with home-grown rosemary and little else.
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3-ingredient Old Bay Mayo Chicken Bites
Some mayonnaise and a dash of Old Bay are all you need to take a boring old chicken breast from zero to hero.
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